1. Does American need a visa to Vietnam?
United States nationality is not included in the visa exemption list, therefore, all Americans need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourist or business purpose.
- Vietnam visa for tourist purpose is required
- Vietnam visa for business purpose is required
2. Two options to apply Vietnam visa requirements for US citizens
2.1. Apply online for a visa on arrival
United States passport holder can:
- Apply Vietnam visa on arrival online from anywhere to receive visa Approval Letter. And the Vietnam visa will be picked up on arrival at the Vietnam airports by showing up the printed out of the Approval Letter.
- By using our service, the Approval Letter will be sent via email within 1 or 2 working days (normal case), 4 working hours (urgent case) or even 30 minutes (emergency case) depending on which option the applicant chooses on our website after submitting online application form.
This method was made to make the American trip to Vietnam simpler and more economical. It is applicable only to those traveling by air to Vietnam. Vietnam visa on arrival is especially an advantage to those living far from the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in the United States of America.
By using this mode of getting Vietnam visa upon arrival, the American does not need to wait too long for processing to get a pre-approval letter issued by Vietnam Immigration Department, which acts as an official permission of getting the visa upon arrival. We can help you to get Vietnam visa approval letter as quick as options on our website www.visa-vietnam.org.vn
In order to get an on arrival visa requirements for US citizens to Vietnam for American, you should pay two kinds of fee; service fee and stamping fee being under your control, no hidden charged. And we offer multiple options for your choice which all the fees will be showed up.
- Service fee: is the fee paid for the website owner to process Vietnam visa approval letter for you, fast track, and private car pick-up. Please see the application form and more option at our website www.visa-vietnam.org.vn.
- Stamping fee: is the fee that is paid directly to Vietnam Immigration Officer in cash (in USD) at the Immigration Counter when arriving the airport in Vietnam to have the visa stamped on the passport. And this amount is for Vietnam Government. You can pay directly by yourself with cash, or we will do it for you if you chose full package on the visa application form option.
Useful notes
- Before applying for a Vietnam Visa on arrival, the American ensures that the passport has at least 6-month-validity and left pages from travel date.
- Visa on arrival is only applicable for Americans traveling by air to Vietnam.
2.2. Apply for Vietnam entry requirements for US citizens directly at the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate
For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or want to travel to Vietnam by land or sea, Americans can go to the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate nearest your location to apply for the visa.
The address of Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in United States for your information:
Embassy of Vietnam in Washington DC, United States
Address: 1233, 20th St., NW, Suite 400, Washington DC, 20036, USA
Phone: (1-202) 861 073
Fax: 1-202) 861 0917
Email: consular@vietnamembassy.us
Opening hours: 9:30 to 12:30, Monday through Friday.
Phone: (202) 861- 2293, (202) 861- 0694 and (202) 861- 0737 ext. 221, 222, 236, and 237 during 10:00 to 12:00 AM and 2:30 to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday
Fax: (202) 861- 1297 and (202) 861- 0917
or
Consulate General of Vietnam in San Francisco, United States
Address: 1700 California St, Suite 430 San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (1415) 922 1577
Fax: (1415) 922 1848
Email: info@vietnamconsulate-sf.org
Others address of Vietnam Embassy at States of American
